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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme in
Mechanical Engineering
These Programme Regulations apply to the conduct of the programme in the 2011-12
session and should be read in conjunction with the Regulation XX and the relevant
Module Specifications. Notice of change will be given by the School responsible for
the programme.
1. Structure
2.
1.1
Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with the Wolfson School
of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
1.2
The programme leads to the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering
1.3
The duration of the programme is either 6 semesters, or 8 semesters if the
students undertake the additional period of study, normally between Parts B
and C, for the award of the Diploma of Industrial Studies, the Diploma of
International Studies or the Diploma of Professional Studies.
Content
2.1
Part A - Introductory Modules
2.1.1
Semester 1
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMA100
MMA604
MMA800
MAA310
Title
Engineering Mechanics 1
Materials & Manufacturing Processes
Thermofluids
Mathematics for Mech Engineers 1
MMA507
MMA508
Engineering Drawing and CAD
Engineering Principles &
Professional Skills
Modular Weight
(20) 10
(20) 10
(20) 10
(20) 10
EITHER (a)
10
(20)
10
OR (b)
MMA400
MMA501
2.1.2
Manufacturing Design 1
Integrating Studies 1a
10
10
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMA100
MMA604
MMA800
MMA900
MAA310
Title
Engineering Mechanics 1
Materials & Manufacturing Processes
Thermofluids
Electronics & Electrical Tech. 1
Mathematics for Mech Engineers 1
Modular Weight
(20) 10
(20) 10
(20) 10
10
(20) 10
MMA508
Engineering Principles &
Professional Skills
(20)
EITHER (a)
10
OR (b)
MMA04
Integrating Studies 1b
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Students will be allocated to either the (a) or (b) module stream at the start of the academic
year and must remain on the same stream throughout.
2.2 Part B - Degree Modules
2.2.1
Semester 1
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMB101
MMB104
MMB300
MMB403
MMB500
MMB800
MAB110
2.2.2
Title
Engineering Dynamics
Control Engineering
Engineering Computation
Design of Machine Elements
Application of Engineering Design:
Industry Based Project
Thermodynamics
Mathematics for Mech Engineers 2
Modular Weight
10
10
(10) 5
10
(10)
5
10
10
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60)
Code
MMB100
MMB300
MMB500
MMB507
MMB801
MMB802
ELB045
Title
Modular Weight
Mechanics of Materials
10
Engineering Computation
(10) 5
Application of Engineering Design:
Industry Based Project
(10) 5
Computer Aided Design, Manufacture
and Test (CADMAT)
10
Heat Transfer
10
Fluid Mechanics
10
Electrical Power & Machines
10
2.3 Part C - Degree Modules
2.3.1
(i)
Semester 1
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code
MMC500
MMC900
MMC504
(ii)
Title
Individual Project
Computer Control & Instrumentation
International Design Project
Modular Weight
(40) 10
10
10
OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 30)
THREE modules (weight 30) must be selected from groups A, B and C with no
more than ONE module being taken from each group.
GROUP A: ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this group.
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMC606
Rapid Prototyping
10
MMC804
Energy Systems Analysis
10
MPC102
Fracture and Failure
10
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GROUP B: ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this group
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMC107
MMC400
MMC901
Contact Mechanics: Tribology
Design for Assembly
Digital Image Processing
10
10
10
GROUP C: ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this group.
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMC104
MMC108
MMC910
2.3.2
Robotics and Control
Manufacturing Automation & Control
Laser Materials Processing
10
10
10
Study Overseas
Students may choose to study Part C - Semester 1 at an approved Overseas Higher
Education Institution. The mix of subjects of the learning programme must be
approved in advance by the programme director. The proposed programme of
learning will normally include work on an Individual Project with a modular weight of
10.
2.3.3
(i)
(ii)
Semester 2
COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30)
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMC500
Individual Project
(40)
30
OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight of 30)
THREE modules (weight 30) must be selected from groups D, E and F with no
more than ONE module being taken from each group.
GROUP D: ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this group.
Code
Title
Modular Weight
MMC106
MMC802
MPC012
Finite Element Analysis
Computational Fluid Dynamics 1
Polymer Engineering – Processing &
Manufacture
10
10
10
GROUP E: ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this group.
MMC101
MMC105
MMC801
Vibration and Noise
Kinematics of Machinery
Advanced Heat Transfer
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10
10
10
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GROUP F: ONE module (weight 10) must be selected from this group.
MMC301
Computer Aided Engineering
10
MMC603
Metrology
10
MMC800
Internal Combustion Engines
20
MMC803
Ballistics and Rocket Propulsion
10
In exceptional circumstances, a student may substitute another degree level module
(weight 10) from the University’s catalogue for one of those listed above, subject to
the prior approval of the programme director. The student is responsible for ensuring
that all aspects of any such selection can be incorporated into their individual
timetable.
3.
Assessment
3.1
Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
3.1.1 In addition to satisfying the requirements set out in Regulations XX,
students must gain 100 credits (40%) and achieve at least 30% in all
compulsory modules in order to progress from Parts A or B.
3.1.2 The criteria for the award of a degree are in accordance with the
scheme set out in Regulation XX, i.e. students must gain 100 credits
(40%) and achieve at least 20% in all modules in Part C.
3.2
Criteria for transfer to the M.Eng Programme
Transfer to the M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering is available at the end of part A to
those students who achieve the progression standard set out in the extended degree
programme regulations together with an overall average year mark of at least 55%.
Transfer at the end of part B is at the discretion of the programme director and will
only be allowed in the case of exceptional performance.
3.3
Relative Weightings of Parts of the Programme for the purposes of Final
Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their
performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in accordance
with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average percentage marks for each
part will be combined in the ratio Part B - 40 : Part C - 60 to determine the degree
classification.
3.4
Re-assessment
Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for candidates, who have
the right of re-assessment in parts A and B of the programme, to undergo reassessment in the University's special assessment period (SAP). Final year
candidates will normally be required to re-sit during the next academic year but may
be granted the option of re-assessment in SAP at the discretion of the examiners.
Where a candidate has achieved fewer than 60 credits in a part of the programme,
reassessment in the relevant part is not available to that candidate in the Special
Assessment Period.
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3.4.1 Limitations of IMechE Accreditation
IMechE accreditation will not be granted for BEng candidates who commenced the
programme before 2007 and are re-assessed in individual project module MMC500.
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